Myth. Lesbian and bisexual relationships can’t have domestic violence because two women are involved. Myth. Only the “butch” partner can be abusive. Myth. A physically smaller woman cannot abuse a larger partne...

InspiHERed By spotlights phenomenal women in the Black queer community—everyone from artists to activists. Each week ELIXHER features someone whose personal journey and individual craft inspire us to dream bigg...

InspiHERed By spotlights phenomenal women in the Black queer community—everyone from artists to activists. Each week ELIXHER features someone whose personal journey and individual craft inspire us to dream bigger, laugh harder, and love deeper. This week we co...

South Africa killing of lesbian Nogwaza 'a hate crime'
The brutal killing of a South African lesbian activist has been condemned as a hate crime by Human Rights Watch.
The US-based group has urged the polic...

"The woman who takes a woman lover lives dangerously within patriarchy." - Cheryl Clarke
Loving another woman, while immensely personal, is inherently political. It challenges some of the very societal struc...

Spring's here! So grab your laptop, a good book or a friend and check out some of the borough's most Black queer-friendly cafes.*
ELIXHER recommends... Pillow Café Lounge
What you'll find... Cozy vibe and friendly staff. Plus, free WiFi. Don't leave ...